Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/12/2025 1:11 AM, updated: 9/13/2025 9:02 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 17 Pro X Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5500
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Apple iPhone 17 Pro (256GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Max 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
OLED

1206x2622

48
MP

18mp

12GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3988
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

10 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	vs	28 Advantages Apple iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+6.9"10% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5500 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3988 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+4.26GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)80% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR5X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (111GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)107% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
221 grams (7.74 ounces)	vs	+206 grams (7.21 ounces)7% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+LTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1206x2622 pixels36% Higher resolution screen
350 PPI	vs	+458 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 48MP + 48MP + 0.3MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)19% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 18MP + 0.3MP128% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps16 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
18W	vs	+40W122% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+6.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 6.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)
Other model names	小米Max 3, Xiaomi Max 3 6GB RAM M1804E4A, M1804E4C	iPhone 17 Pro (A3256, A3522, A3523, A3524)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Apple
Release date	7/1/2018	9/19/2025, Announced: 9/9/2025
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	87.4 x 176.15 millimeters (3.44 x 6.94 in)	71.9 x 150 millimeters (2.83 x 5.91 in)
Weight	221 grams (7.74 ounces)	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Ceramic Shield
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	6.9" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~90.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1206x2622 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	350 PPI	458 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Ceramic Shield 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1000nits[typ], 3000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	iOS 26
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Apple A19 Pro (3nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.26GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.2GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	A19 Pro GPU (6-core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 2002108 (v10) Geekbench: 9699 (v6.5)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (230GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A3523 (International): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 53, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3256 e-SIM only (USA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3522 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3524 No e-SIM (China): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	A3523 (International): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3256 e-SIM only (USA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79) mmWave (258, 260, 261) A3522 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3524 No e-SIM (China): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"0.7µmPDAF 48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8100mm1/2.55"0.7µmPDAFOIS8x-optical-zoom 0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.28" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization on both cameras
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/25/30/60/120fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision (60fps) 10-bit HDR ProRes RAW Cinematic mode
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 18 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5184x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.2 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	6.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5500 mAh	3988 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	40W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	25W Qi2 wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Champagne Gold, Blue • MIUI 9.5 • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue • Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered